Opening ceremony of the September Grand Sumo Tournament *Taken by Hiromi Suzuki

Sumo wrestlers! *Taken by Elizabeth Ishiyama

Skyliner

A limited-express airport train service between Ueno and Narita Airport.

Kaiungo (開運号), a limited express for worshippers to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. “Kaiun (開運)” means “Better fortune”. Also its front is decorated by kabuki makeup (kumadori, 隈取) because kabuki actors of the Ichikawa family have had a deep relationship with Shinshoji Temple since 17th century. *Taken at Nippori Station, Arakawa-ku, by Masayuki Shimamoto

Sumida Street Jazz Festival 2017

Weekend jazz summit held near the major railway stations in Sumida-ku.

Koto Entertainment Cruise

SNOW!

Takasago-beya, Sumida-ku

One of the stables of sumo wrestlers in Tokyo. It has produced many successful wrestlers, including six yokozuna and American wrestler Konishiki.

Wrestlers pounding mochi (rice cake)! *Taken by Ayami Ito

Tobu Skytree Line

A Japanese railway line extending from Asakusa Station in Tokyo to Tobu-Dobutsu-Koen Station in Saitama Prefecture.

Train going across Arakawa River *Taken by Takashi Goto

Ryogoku Station, Sumida-ku

A railway station operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation (Toei). Sumo wrestlers’ handprintsTaken by Isao TokuhashiA huge ornamental doll set for Hinamatsuri, which is also called Doll’s Day or Girls’ Day (March 3) *Taken by Hiroyuki Hayashi

Kinshicho, Sumida-ku

One of largest shopping areas of Sumida Ward, featuring several large department stores, numerous small shops and restaurants.

The live show of Kawachi Ondo, a kind of Japanese folk song that originates from Osaka Prefecture. Sometimes modern instruments are used in the Kawachi Ondo ensemble, such as electric guitars and electric basses. *Taken by K-2 Style

Opening Day of the 1st store of Blue Bottle Coffee Japan (BBCJ)

Blue Bottle Coffee’s memorable 1st store in Japan (and even outside the US!) opened near Kiyosumi Garden in Koto-ku on Feb 6, 2015. According to BBCJ, Image of Blue Bottle Coffee suits the calm atmosphere of the area.

Taken by Ayami Ito

Kyojima, Sumida-ku

Sumida-ku is a special ward located in Tokyo Metropolis, located in the northeastern part of the mainland portion of Tokyo.